Mini Australis Review - Velourlips Matte Lip Cream

Big W recently had $3 off all Australis products so I grabbed a few new things to try.

The Lip Treatment Trio is great, an exfoliator, balm and gloss which has a teensy hint of colour.

I haven't tried the mascara yet but I have been using the Tint My Brows. I was hoping for a dupe of the benefit one but no such luck. It's a mini tube but still a full size spooly which makes it a bit messy to apply. The colour is good in the tube but it randomly applies really dark, almost black. Weird.

Ok lets talk about the much hyped Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Creams. I'm still not sure about them. I love the colour payoff and how easy they are to apply but they stay tacky and others have said that they are budgeproof but I find they smear really easily. Still going to keep using them though. Oh and the smell is delicious! Like grape Hubba Bubba.

 Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in Rio-D

 Australis Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in Par-ee

Lastly I got a new do. Wasn't planning on going lighter but my hairdresser likes to do her own thing. I do like it though luckily!

Priceline 40% Off Cosmetics Sale

Like a moth to a flame, I couldn't resist picking up a few things during the latest 40% off cosmetics promotion at Priceline.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 040 Soft Beige
Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara The Colossal Cat Eyes in 233 Glam Black
Face of Australia Face Base Primer
Face of Australia BB Cream in Medium/Dark
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 103
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 113
Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in 16
Australis Velourlips in 74201 Ma-li-boo
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in 71051 Make a Wish
Essence Glossy Lipbalm in Mango Icecream
Face of Australia Budge Proof Eyeshadow in Tip Top Taupe
Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in 55 Inked in Pink
Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in 75 Electric Blue

It seems a little ridiculous that we have to wait for a 40% off sale before our prices are on par with those in the US, but a good sale nonetheless. Finishes today so hurry!

Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon

I've wanted to try these for ages and Priceline recently had 25% off the entire Bourjois range but when I went to buy them there was only one left in the colour Fuschia Libre. Of the four shades available I initially wanted the orange and coral colours but bought the bright pink one to try out the formula. So far I really love it. It is like a sheer lipstick but with good colour payoff and glossier. The colour is long lasting but the glossiness is not, I have to reapply every 2 or so hours.

It's great for wearing to work as it can be reapplied quickly and while it is a hot pink it's not as bright as a lipstick. Now to hunt down the other colours...

Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman

I've been so excited to try these brushes and they have finally arrived.
I ordered from iherb.com, super fast and cheap shipping, US prices and coupon codes. Sorry Priceline I would rather buy from an Australian retailer but for almost 3 times the price? Sorry no way!

Use the code HDG664 for $10 off your first order of $40 or more.

 

I've only tried the stippling brush so far and I love it! Can't wait to try the rest.

Also got this Elf eye primer to try.

My eyeshadow always creases and I am yet to find a primer that prevents it so we'll see how this one goes.

Life

Why hello there, long time no see!

Now that my boys are a little older I am getting back into fashion and beauty albeit on a budget.

Those that follow me on Instagram would have seen most of these pictures before, those that don't - why not?!

Have had a haircut.

Before:

After:

Not a drastic change but it's nice to get my hair off my neck. It has also faded a lot and is more of a light golden blonde. Will have to put my purple shampoo to good use.

Splurged on some new makeup. I used to use MAC Studio Fix Fluid but stopped because it's expensive. I have to say I am so glad to be using it again!

I had my nails done for the first time in years and decided to try out stiletto nails.

I really love them so might keep them for a while.

That's about it from me. Hopefully I'll be back to blogging more often again and I can try to sort out a mirror so I can do some outfit snaps again.

OOTD: 20th May 2012

Top - Target, Jeans - Jeanswest, Boots - Target

Faux Fur Vest - Dotti

Lipstick - MAC Dark Side

Great Lengths

I've been using an Australis mascara for a while now and I've never been that happy with it but it can be very overwhelming choosing a new one as there are so many out there. I'd heard good things about the Maybelline mascaras so I thought I would give one a try.

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies

I've been very happy with this and couldn't believe the difference from my old one. When I saw the whole Maybelline range on sale in Woolworths for $10 each I grabbed a different one to try.

Maybelline Volum' Express One by One

At first I found this one a bit trickier to use as it has a bendy rubber wand and spikes so it didn't seem to grab the lashes as well, but after a few goes I realised that it actually was putting a much finer layer of mascara over every lash, making it easier to do multiple layers without clumping.

Overall I'd say that now I tend to grab the Falsies for when I want a quick layer of mascara and when I am taking more time to do my make up I go for the One by One. Very happy with both!

Essence

So when I'm bored and the little mister is asleep I like to watch YouTube makeup gurus. Don't judge. And the word on the street is that Essence Cosmetics has arrived in Australia, to be stocked in Target only at this point in time. When I heard about how cheap they are going to be sold here I hightailed it to my nearest Target (or 3) to check them out for myself.

Yes it looks like a lot but seriously $1.00 for an eyeliner?! How could I say no!

So far I'm loving the blush in 'Fashionista' and the blush souffle in 'Prima Ballerina' but I haven't had a chance to try out much of the others yet. I'm very much looking forward to doing so though!

Bandwagon

So yes I have jumped on the Revlon Lip Butter bandwagon. And I am proud to do so. Because these things are awesome. I love wearing lipstick but I am a shocker at getting it on my teeth all the time. It annoys me how much lipstick dries my lips out. I love the look of gloss but hate the stickiness. Yay for lip butters!

I got mine in the Priceline buy one get one free promotion but there are also lots of Ebay sellers selling them at much lower prices than AU RRP of $21.95! I think 6 is plenty for now though...